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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.32, 2,301.15 and 959.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.32, 2,301.15 and 959.29 is: 1,323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.32 : 2,301.15 = 959.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.32/2,301.15 = 959.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.32x = 2,301.15 × 959.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.32x = 2,207,470.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,470.18/1,667.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.96

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